Miriam Segal

April 4, 1947 - October 11, 2007

Miriam Segal was one of the people who inspired us to start Imagine A Cure for Leukemia in 2006. Miriam was an incredible person who touched so many people with her compassion, generosity and love for family and friends.

Miriam's unbelievable internal strength, courage and determination to fight her disease gave her family and friend's comfort during her illness. Her presence gave us the motivation to raise awareness and funds for Leukemia research.

Miriam was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in 2000, which transformed to Prolymphocytic Leukemia in 2005 (a rare form Leukemia - especially in women). She did her first round of chemotherapy in 2005 followed by a small bout of radiation and another round of chemo in June 2006. On September 4, 2007 she went to The Arthur James Cancer Centre in Columbus Ohio where she received an experimental treatment. Her care was managed by a wonderful team of doctors on the leading edge of Leukemia research. She went through all her treatments with dignity and optimism. Miriam was 60 years old at the time of her death and left her devoted husband Ron, and her children Adam, Nara and Brian and her precious grandchildren Bayley and Matthew.

Miriam's zest for life inspired us to begin Imagine a Cure ... and the courage and optimism she displayed in fighting this disease inspires us to continue.